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V8 XJR

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,896 mi
Last recorded72,896 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 72,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,310 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,136 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,637 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,601 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 62,741 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,399 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,083 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 23,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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V8 XJR is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 61,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V8 XJR registered?

V8 XJR is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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